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The January 1999 Newsletter Grose Park Improvements!! Ottawa Co. Parks was recently informed its grant request for improvements to Grose Park was approved and is awaiting legislative authorization. A $410,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund will be matched with $250,000 in County dollars to fund the large park renovation project. Park facilities to be developed with the grant funds include a new entrance drive, sign and gate; improvements to the existing parking area and construction of a new handicap accessible parking area (30 spaces) in the upper area; hard surface walkways linking key use areas; addition of a sand play area near the water; addition of a new picnic shelter; new play equipment; new restrooms; construction of a fishing dock on the east end of the waterfront; elimination of one ballfield and adding 2 sand volleyball courts; nature trail improvements plus addition of a trail head and interpretive signs; and general landscaping. Copies of the park master plan showing a preliminary layout of facilities is available from the County Parks Office by calling 738-4810. Timing of the improvements will depend in part on the State legislature which must pass an appropriation bill which includes the Grose Park project. County Park officials hope to begin construction in the fall of 1999 and finish work as early as possible in 2000. We appreciate the interest the Ottawa County Parks Commission has in Grose Park. Lakeside Landscaping Class
One way to slow down nutrient loading in our lake is by planting certain types of vegetation in a "buffer strip" along your water’s edge. Many of the instructor’s ideas are extremely attractive and create "winter interest". Karen Laugenberg will give us step-by-step instructions on what, where and how to plant. Individualized landscape plans may also be ordered. The class will take place on a Saturday morning in March. Watch for more details in the March newsletter. Pumpatitude Honor Roll Continues to Grow! Mr. & Mrs. Jim Smith; Mrs. Niskanen; Mr. & Mrs. Mike Swidwinski; Mr. and Mrs. Karel Wolters; Mr. & Mrs. Dave Wobma; Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Schmucker; Mr. & Mrs. Bud Elenbaas; Ms. Kathy Finkler; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gitchel; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block; Mr. & Mrs. Greg Irwin; Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rexford; Mrs.Elsworth; Mr. & Mrs. Buzz Holtvluwer; Mr. & Mrs. Russ Lowell; Ms. Gertrude Brummel; Ms. Belinda Heitzman. Call Linda Lane at 887-1562 and let her know if you have had your system pumped in the last six months so we can add you to the list. A Big Thank You to The County Drain Commission which has repaired the large drain pipes which run through the park. Senior Dinners - Mondays at Chester Twp. Hall! Senior Dinners are served every Monday at the Chester Township Hall. If you are 60 years of age and would like to join us, drop in and join the fun. Cost for the dinner is just $1.50, which includes meat, potatoes, vegetable, bread and butter, coffee and cake. We eat promptly at 12 noon. Before dinner -11:00 or so, there is a brief exercise time and a sing-a-long. We hope to see you there. Call either the Township Hall at 899-5544 or Pat at 887-8707 with questions. PS: When Coopersville Schools are closed, the dinners are canceled. Meals on Wheels Program Comes to Ottawa County Trial basis only! You must be
Call Council on Aging at 837-1786 Virginia Creager Passes Away As many of us remember, we went to Ginny’s home to pay our taxes and get our dog licenses every year before there were offices in the Township Hall. She served as Township Treasurer for 21 years. Mrs. Creager helped the Township stay focused on paving roads and moving toward a sanitary sewer system for Conklin. Ginny was involved in many ways in the community and will be missed by all. In 1979, she and Dick Wolfe, a long-time lake resident and township trustee, began serving lunch to area senior citizens,. The tradition is carried on today. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 1997. Don and Ginny raised six sons and one daughter. Long-Time Lake Resident Erk Schmucker Passes Away Erk and Jean Schmucker moved to Crockery Lake in the 1960's. Erk and Jean have been involved in many CLA events over the years and Erk also was on the CLA Board. Erk ran a “tight ship” while he was the Park Attendant at Grose Park for many years. Erk was a favorite among his neighbors - always happy to help at the drop of a hat. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and 4 children. We will always have fond memories of him. Snowmobiler Alert!
Farmers in the area often plant winter wheat which is killed by the weight of a snowmobile upon it. Please be thoughtful and courteous to our farming neighbors. Their livelihood depends on the success of their crops. Farmers are important to all of us! A Solution to
Pollution Our latest information on the sewer project is: The engineering firm of Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc. has obtained pertinent information from the Ottawa County Drain & Health Departments. It has also reviewed reports from the DEQ. We should receive a report on their findings by the end of February. Feb. CLA Board Meeting February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Chuck & Linda Lane’s house (2764 Crockery Shores). Get Well Wishes to Harley Barrs! 8 x 10 Picture of our Lake
Sweatshirts/Tee
Shirts Crockery Lake Sweatshirts--$20 & $22 Navy Blue & Gray with green lettering & frog on back Give Robin a call - 887-9796 - If she is not there, leave a message on her answering machine. She will deliver the sweatshirts to your home! We have changed suppliers--the quality of the shirts is excellent! A Big Thank You to Buzz Holtvluwer, Don Hill, Karel Wolters & John Nitz for repair of the “Children Playing” sign on the north side of the lake. Also thank you, Standale Lumber for your generous donation of wood for this project. Please add to your New Year’s Resolution List to help create a cleaner Crockery Lake - buy nonphosphate dishwasher soap, pump your septic, and move those burn piles away from the water’s edge. Buoy at Landing The CLA Board has looked into the possibility of a buoy at the boat landing to keep boaters away from the docks next to the launch. To obtain an approved buoy, the CLA board has written a letter to Chester Township requesting the buoy. Chester Township, after reviewing the request, has contacted the DNR on repeated occasions to discuss permission to place a buoy on the lake. The DNR has not returned the Township’s calls. If and when the DNR does call back, it will need to visit the site; make a recommendation as to its feasibility; contact the Township and a public meeting will be held at which time interested persons may attend and voice their opinions. If we are successful, a legal buoy may be placed at the landing. Do not hold your breath on this one. Great Day Receipts Keep them coming! We received another $55.34 because
of your efforts! The money goes to the “lake
improvement” fund. Give your receipts to any CLA
Board member or drop them in the CLA mailboxes located on
either side of the lake Would you like to advertise in your newsletter? Members: FREE Contact Pat Wolters at 887-8707 Crockery Lake Board: President: Pat Wolters (887-8707) Vice-Pres.: Buzz Holtvluwer (899-2647) Treasurer: Sue Wobma (887-6273) Secretary: Linda Lane (887-1562) Brian Strayer (791-3921) Robin Block (887-9796) Chuck Lane (887-1562) Ursula Swidwinski (887-5140) Yearly Dues $20 (under 65); $10 (over 65) |
A reminder that snowmobilers should seek
permission to travel on another persons’s property
before doing so.